[Zelenskyy Acknowledges for the First Time UAF Presence in Belgorod Oblast; How Does the Kremlin Respond]
On April 8th, a reporter asked Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the Russian president, if the Kremlin could comment on Zelenskyy's statement regarding UAF forces entering the territory of Belgorod Oblast. Peskov replied, "Well, this directly involves specific details of military operations, so such questions should be directed to our Ministry of Defense."
Last month, rumors began circulating online about Ukrainian forces breaking through the border and entering the territory of Belgorod Oblast. Russia even announced the evacuation of residents from some areas of Belgorod Oblast. However, the Ukrainian government has not officially mentioned the presence of UAF forces in Belgorod Oblast until now. Yesterday, during his evening address, Zelenskyy spoke about the front-line situation and the actions of Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast and Belgorod Oblast - "Today, Chief of General Staff Oleksandr Syrskyi specifically reported on the front-line situation, our presence in Kursk Oblast, and our presence in Belgorod Oblast." This is the first official mention by the Ukrainian government of combat operations in this region, as previously Zelenskyy had only hinted at the presence of UAF forces in Belgorod Oblast.
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